Westchase - Vol. 4, Issue 3, March 2015 by Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles Magazine

Vol. 4, Issue 3, March 2015

Your neighborhood. Your magazine. The Premier “Shop Local” Community Magazine Directly Mailed To Over 15,000 Homes In Westchase & Surrounding Areas This Independent Community News, Business & Dining Guide Is Directly Mailed Once Each Month To: Arlington Park • Aston Villas • Bay Arbor • Berkeley Square • Calf Path Estates • Enclave At Citrus Park • Fawn Ridge Fawn Lake • Forest Lakes • Hampton Lakes • Highland Park • Lake Chase • Mandolin • The Eagles • Tree Tops Twin Branch Acres • Waterchase • West Hampton • Westchase • Westchester • Westwood Lakes • Windsor Place

Re/Max Action First Agent Warren Ring Is Your Local Realtor!

See “Insurance” on page 20

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Toast of Tampa Show Chorus.....3 Community Calendar & News Briefs................................4-5 Paw Print Hearts...................8-9 Allpro Tree and Landscaping...................16-17 The Olive Tree................22-23

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Buying insurance can be overwhelming. There are so many carriers out there, so how do you select the one that provides the best insurance for you and your needs? How do you determine how much insurance you should have or what you need to insure? With Great Florida Insurance you don’t have to stress because they will answer all of those questions for you, decipher the benefits and costs of

different policies, and give you recommendations for the best insurance to protect you and your loved ones. “We are an independent insurance agent,” says Westchase Great Florida Insurance Agent Ryan Borruso. “We work for our clients to help them get the best insurance for their lifestyle at the best possible price.” Great Florida Insurance opened in the Westchase Town Center in October and Ryan says that since then, most of his business has come from

word of mouth. He says, “Once we help someone find insurance, we start to hear from their friends and family. It’s a great feeling to know that we have helped our clients and that they trust us enough to recommend us.” Great Florida Insurance can help you find auto, home, boat, motorcycle, renters, business and commercial, and health insurance. Whatever you need insured; they are there to help. They will even assess your current insurance coverage and tell you if you should make any changes or keep it as it is. Ryan, along with Great Florida Insurance Customer Service Representative Sarah Hanretty, wants to take the hassle out of the insurance buying process. After you answer a few questions, they can get multiple quotes for you and make sure you get the best

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When it comes to real estate, knowledge and expertise are the keys to success. Now, combine those qualities with honesty, integrity and a dedicated work ethic, and you have Re/Max Action First Realtor Warren Ring. With an unprecedented knowledge of the industry and a deeprooted passion for real estate, Warren has helped people all across the world – from local Tampa Bay residents to

overseas investors – achieve success in the real estate market. In the past four years alone, Warren has aided in over 30 million dollars worth of transactions – or relationships, as he likes to call them – which equates to a lot of happy customers who refer their friends, family and colleagues to Warren, because they know they will always receive the highest level of customer service.

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Toast of Tampa Show Chorus Welcomes New Singers for an Exciting Year The Toast of Tampa Show Chorus is a championship female a cappella 135-member chorus singing exciting harmonies well, dancing to enhance, and having fun. Members come from throughout Tampa Bay and central Florida to rehearse weekly at the fabulous TPepin’s Hospitality Centre, located at 4121 N 50th St, Temple Terrace area. They are growing! Toast has welcomed ten new members since January and dozens of guests each week. The chorus continues to look for dynamic new singers of all ages to join them as they climb new performance heights this year. In addition to a terrific concert on March 27 (United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, 1210 Del Webb Blvd W, 7pm, $10), and exciting finessing with internationally acclaimed coaches, they look forward to hosting their organization’s regional competition in Daytona in April. At that time, they will show Florida what Toast of Tampa will put on the International stage in Las Vegas

in October. They invite you to visit a TOT rehearsal any time, Tuesday nights 7 – 10 p.m. Rediscover a hobby you love. Come sing with them and support community arts! For more information please visit www.toastoftampa.org, call (813)963-

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SING, (813) 391-4407 or email tampabee@gmail.com Toast of Tampa Show Chorus is a 501c(3) nonprofit educational organization. Directed by Tony De Rosa, Toast of Tampa is current SAI Region 9 Champion and 2013 International 3rd place medalist.

Neighborhood News & Lifestyles Directly mailed once a month to 15,000 households in zip codes 33626 & 34677 220 S. Safford Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 Phone: (813) 928-6124; Fax: (727) 942-2432 Advertising E-mail: info@nnlflorida.com Editorial E-mail: alexis@nnlflorida.com © 2015 Westchase Neighborhood News & Lifestyles is published by ADS 2 Publications, Inc. Publisher Tim Selby General Manager Matt Selby Advertising Sales Jim O’Reilly Linda Viega Mike Bird Jared Nager Accounting Manager Doreen Selby Billing Assistant Tina O’Reilly

Editor Alexis Selby Correspondents Kim Thomas Julie Kanehl Katie Thomas

Marcy Sanford Dara Tucker

Art Director Tony Sica Graphic Artist Dat X. Do Marketing & Development Ashley Knoblach

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Community Calendar & News Briefs

5th Annual Westchase Easter Egg Hunt March 29 Mark your calendars! The bunny is back in town! Another year goes by and it is time for the bunny to visit Westchase again. Last year students from Alonso

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High School and Davidsen Middle School came together to coordinate the fourth annual Westchase Easter Egg Hunt to benefit American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Together they raised over $3,500! This year’s Easter Egg Hunt will

take place on Sunday, March 29, from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Westchase Rec Center, located at 9791 Westchase Drive in Tampa. All children who are elementary school-aged and younger are welcome to participate in the egg hunt and activities. We will also have dodge ball arenas courtesy of TNL Crossfit Tampa, setup for older children ages 5 and up. Bring the whole family, including your middle or high schooler for a day of fun. Each child is asked to bring his or her own basket for the Easter Egg Hunt, which will take place in groups starting at 1:30 p.m. and run every 45 minutes. We ask for a $10 donation per child made payable to American Cancer Society. Activities leading up to the egg hunt will include a bounce house, face painting, sack races, various games, food, beverages, and much more. You can even purchase your very own keepsake photo with our bunny. Mary Ebert Photography will be there to capture the memory. This year with your $10 donation you will receive 20 tickets to use at any booth during the

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event along with a wristband for the egg hunt. Please check out our Facebook event: 5th Annual Westchase Egg Hunt and R.S.V.P. to the event for updates. All donations are tax deductible. If you have a business that would like to help sponsor the event please contact us at the email below. Come out with your family to the Fifth Annual Westchase Easter Egg Hunt and participate in this Westchase tradition to support the American Cancer Society. Residents with questions are invited to e-mail WestchaseEggHunt@live.com. We would like to thank the staff at the Westchase Rec Center for their help in making this annual event another one to remember. You don’t want to miss out, come join us and see what else we have in store.

Fish Fry Fridays at St. Clement’s Episcopal Church Do you love a Fish Fry? If so, then come to St. Clement's, where the helpings are large and the sides are delectable. Beginning Friday, February 27, St. Clement's Episcopal Church in Forest Hills will host Fish Fry Dinners on Fridays during Lent. Dinner will be

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served from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Suggested donations are $10.00 for adults and $25.00 for families of 3 or more, with children under 5 eating free. Complimentary childcare will be available. The Fish Fry Fridays will continue through Lent on March 6, 13, 20, and 27. St. Clement’s Episcopal Church, “Tampa’s Hidden Gem,” is located at 706 W. 113th Ave, two blocks east of North Boulevard. For more information, visit www.stclement.net or www.facebook.com/tampashiddengem or contact the church at (813) 9326204, info@stclement.net.

2015 Italian Invitational – Tampa’s Longest Running Charity Golf Tournament Since 1977, the Italian Invitational Golf Tournament has generated

istration includes an Italian scramble, Italian food at 4 family tents and beer and wine. There will also be awards and raffle prizes. Golf and Festa registrations must be received by Friday, March 30th. For more information or to register please visit www.italianinvitational.com This year’s event will benefit both the Human Development Center, Inc. (HDC) and T.A.M.P.A. Marine Families.

more than $707,000 for local charities, and is the longest running charitable event of its kind in the Tampa Bay area. Casino Italiano This year’s event will start off with a bang on Friday, April 17 with Casino Night at the Italian Club in Ybor City, located at 1731 E 7th Ave in Tampa. From 7 – 11 p.m., the Grand Ballroom at The Italian Club, Ybor City, will welcome more than 150 guests for a fun filled casino night by Florida Casino Parties, hors d'oeuvre, silent auction, Tampa Bay’s Top Up & Coming Magician Cory Van Valin, and much more! Guests will enjoy complimentary beer and wine, hors d'oeuvres, casino gambling and a silent auction. This is a family-friendly event and guests are asked to wear cocktail attire. For more information, contact Nicole Pellegatti

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at (813) 872-6250, or by email at nsmith@hdcinc.org. Italian Invitational Golf Tournament On Saturday, April 18th, West Chase Golf & Country Club, located at 11602 Westchase Golf Drive in Tampa, will host a scramble style golf tournament offering complimentary Italian food, beer and wine located throughout the course all day long. This year’s golf tournament features the Battle of the Families, where board member’s families will battle it out on the course for the honor of being named Best Food Hole. A meatball you can’t refuse!! Registration starts at 12 p.m., with a 1:30 p.m. Shot Gun Start. Reg-

HDC Established in 1978, the mission of HDC is dedicated to providing community residential group home living, intensive behavior services, adult day training, life skills training, transportation, educational and employment training,to adults diagnosed with intellectual disability, autism, and intensive behavioral problems. HDC has an enormous positiveimpact in the long range quality of our client’s lives. Without organizations such as HDC these individuals are offered little help, and usually end up institutionalized, incarcerated, homeless or being supported by aging parents. See “Calendar/Briefs” on page 12.

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Paw Print Hearts is a Beacon of Hope for Local Dogs and Cats By Marcy Sanford Since May 2014, Paw Print Hearts has saved more than 300 dogs and 80 cats from being euthanized. Gigi Gauthier founded Paw Print Hearts after volunteering at the Hillsborough County Animal Shelter (HCAS), now the Pet Resource Center. She says, “While I was volunteering at HCAS, I saw many young and healthy animals being killed because there was no space left for them. After some research, I realized that there were some states where the animal shelters had space and had people who wanted to adopt dogs and cats.” Now Gigi receives phone calls from shelter volunteers when there is a dog or cat that is scheduled to be euthanized. After the call, she and the rest of the Paw Print Hearts’ volunteers spring into action to help save the animal. Gigi says that they have sent dogs and cats to Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Connecticut, but have found a shelter in Pennsylvania that truly is a life savior for Florida’s orphaned dogs and cats. “The director at the shelter is

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Since founding PawPrint Hearts Animal Rescue in May 2014, Gigi Gauthier has helped save the lives of over 300 dogs and 80 cats from being euthanized. By finding them new loving homes, these dogs are given a second chance at life and the opportunity to find a forever home! originally from Lakeland, Florida, and he is able to find homes for all the pets we send him,” says Gigi. “The challenge is getting the animals there.” Gigi says that Paw Print Hearts relies on volunteers to make the 32-hour round trip to Pennsylva-

nia with a load full of furry cargo. Gigi adds, “About 2 or 3 times a month, we rent a van and one of our volunteers will drive the dogs and cats to Pennsylvania. We can usually get 25 dogs in one van with 2 cats sitting up front with the driver.”

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In addition to transporting lucky rescues to a new life up north, Paw Print Hearts also finds home for dogs and cats locally and helps to rehabilitate dogs or cats that the shelter has deemed unadoptable. Gigi says, “We are not going to turn an animal away

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because the shelter says they have health or behavioral issues. Most health issues are easily fixed and we have wonderful veterinarians who help us out. Many times behavior issues are due to the fact that the animal has been taken away from the only home it has ever know and stuck in a crate. They are scared and not sure what is happening to them. Usually, with a little work, their true, loving personality comes out.” Paw Print Hearts counts on its volunteers to foster the animals, or in some cases boards them at local facilities. Gigi estimates that it costs approximately $200 per dog to rescue them from death but she thinks each one is worth it. “We want to be able

Any donation helps and every dollar of the donation goes to helping the animals! Look at these faces - how could you not want to help! to help as many dogs as possible and it has been wonderful that the donations we’ve received to date have helped us rescue as many as we have,” says Gigi. “Any donation helps and every dollar of the donation goes to helping the animals.” She adds, “My mission is to rescue. My dream is that someday I won’t have to.” Donations can be made to their PayPal account:

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pawprinthearts@gmail.com. Checks can be made to Paw Print Hearts, 13046 Race Track Rd. Ste 145, Tampa, Fl 33626. For more information about Paw Print Hearts, to make a donation, volunteer, or rescue a dog or cat, visit their Facebook page www.Facebook.com/PawPrintHearts.

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T.A.M.P.A. Marine families Founded in 2004, T.A.M.P.A. Marine families was an idea born from 7 Marine parents who were preparing to send their sons to war and needed to be around others who understood and could provide information. During the next 10 years the group quickly grew into a non-profit organization which serves a variety of needs to military and veteran families. For more information please visit www.usmcfamilysupport.org.

3rd Annual ALS Golf Outing – Play For Those Who Can’t On Monday, April 27th participate in the 3rd Annual ALS Golf outing to help support the Ride to Defeat ALS Ride Operations Team. Held at the Cheval Golf and Country Club, located at 4312 Cheval Blvd. in Lutz, the ALS Golf Outing will be a scramble format with 3 divisions – Mens,

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Ladies and Mixed (with at least 2 Ladies per team) and the shotgun start will begin at 9:00 a.m. Lunch and awards will immediately follow the tournament. The cost is $80 per player or $320 for a foursome and includes lunch, cart and green fees, tee gifts and range balls. Hole Sponsorships are also available for $50 and following will be a raffle with great prizes. They are looking for volunteers, and any help they can get from local vendors in the form of raffle prizes is greatly appreciated. If you are not able to participate in the tournament but would still like to help, your donations are greatly appreciated. To make a donation or register for the event, please contact Gary Dassatti by emailing gdassatti@verizon.net or calling (413) 530-6523.

Now You Have a New Opportunity to Help Save Lives! Believing Tampa Foundation is a nonprofit organization that benefits clients who attend Believing Recovery Center, an activity based exercise rehabilitation center in Tampa. They specialize in the recovery of those with Spinal Cord Injuries and other neurological impairments such as Stroke, Parkinson's Disease or Multiple Sclerosis. Believing Recovery Center, the first of its kind in the Tampa Bay area, offers a specific and dynamic program based on the concept of Neuromotor Recovery. These intense exercises bring many health benefits for the person with a neurological disorder. Using standing equipment and over ground walking help to increase bone density, improve circulation, and avoid muscular atrophy. The Functional Electrical Stimulation also used during the therapy, stimulates the central nervous system.

It allows muscle contraction, improves blood flow, and builds strength as well. Other exercises improve core strength, which allows more independence in daily life. Since insurance companies do not cover the specialized long-term therapy that activity based exercise centers offer, potential clients who are not able to afford rehabilitative therapy costs do not have the opportunity to seek recovery options that are beneficial to their well being and quality of life. Those who make a tax deductible donation will help to fund a Therapy Scholarship Program that would enable the individual to participate in a therapy program geared towards recovery. Success Story! Ricardo Costa was injured in July, 2010, after suffering a motocross accident. Costa was left a T5/T6 paraplegic, and since then has sought out many clinics, both in South America and the United States, in search of differentiated, intensive treatments. He always believed that he could recover his mobility and improve his physical condition. This was how Ricardo discovered Acreditando (Believing), one of the largest private neuromotor recovery centers in South America, which uses a methodology based on recent research into new neuroplasticity approaches and concepts that help us to continually learn through the remapping of the connections of our nerve cells. Together with his practical experience and knowledge of other programs in the USA, Ricardo, through Believing Recovery Center, has brought this expertise to Tampa. The program uses physical exercise based on scientifically proven techniques, to meet the needs and abilities of each individual client in search for a better quality of life and greater independence. Believing Recovery Center has highly qualified professionals with extensive experience both in the USA

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and other countries, up to date methodologies and outstanding personal service to all those who suffer from spinal cord injuries and other neurological impairments. The target of the program is to fulfill the needs of those who are seeking differentiated and specific therapy to help recover from motor deficiency. Ricardo and his wife Aline, originally from Brazil, opened Believing Tampa Foundation in January, 2015 with the mission of helping others to enroll the Believing Recovery Center Program. The Believing Recovery Center is located at 7008 N Himes Ave. in Tampa. For more information please email aline@believingtampa.com or visit www.believingtampa.org.

Attention, Parents of Children Under the Age of Three- No Cost Professional Counseling Services If you are a parent of a child or children under the age of three and are in the need of emotional support and you are not on Medicaid (children may be receiving Medicaid), there are free professional counseling services available to you. For more information call Marlene Swartz, MA/LMHC at (727) 967-3367.

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Allpro Tree and Landscaping Certified Arborist and Landscaping Professional By Katie Thomas Serving the Tampa Bay area with quality tree and landscaping services, Allpro Tree and Landscaping works to keep your commercial and residential sites looking fresh, trimmed and healthy. Whether you are in need of professional landscape design and installation, or safe tree service, Allpro has the skill, knowledge and experience to exceed your expectations and get your foliage looking fabulous! Allpro Tree and Landscaping services include landscape design and installation, tree-trimming and removal, rock beds and mulch, stump grinding, sod installation and removal and tractor work. Allpro uses a CAD program that actually shows you “after” pictures of your future landscape project. Pete Spiridis, owner and operator of Allpro Tree and Landscaping is a certified arborist. Pete believes that quality performance comes with working safe and smart, while utilizing the right tools for each individual job. In

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order to keep up with today’s industry standards, Pete sends all team members at Allpro to regular safety and technique courses at the International Society of Arboriculture. Pete’s expectations for himself and his team are set with high standards and he strives for excellence in his work. “I started my business as a young kid right out of high school in 1997. I took over my dad’s lawn service and ran that for a number of years,” says Pete. “I thought I would like to go in a different direction, so I gave massage therapy a shot, but as I would watch maintenance crews at work outside my air-conditioned unit, I realized that I was kidding myself and my true passion was in outside, hands-on work. I shut down my massage business and purchased equipment the next day. I started mowing lawns again but also added trees and landscaping to my service and was very successful, maintaining over 400 weekly clients.” As Pete’s business grew, he recognized early on that he wanted to do more for himself and his clients. “I

wasn’t happy because I stand for something and I wasn’t reaching my full potential. My quality of life wasn’t what it should be and I let my stress take over, which in turn affected my personal life as a husband and my faith,” says Pete. “I knew that change was in order because God had bigger plans for me. In 2007, I opened up Allpro Tree and Landscaping to provide better, quality assured services. My wife and I came up with this name, Allpro, because to us it means that at we are who we say we are – All professionals, no more day laborers. You must know your area of expertise. We only focus on trees and landscaping, which sets us apart from others. I hold myself accountable to give true and honest meaning behind the name Allpro.” Pete adds, “I believe that in order to be the best, you need to gain as much knowledge in your field as possible. So in 2011, I earned the title Certified Arborist and with that title I maintain CEUs and also take the advantage of sending my team members to classes so they can be the best at

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what they do. I am only as good as my team, so I make sure they are the best.” Team members at Allpro Tree and Landscaping are always in recognizable uniforms, so you can know exactly who is working on the job! Fully licensed and insured, Allpro Tree and Landscaping is dedicated to providing clients with the best service possible in a way that doesn’t harm you, your yard or the trees they are working with. Pete takes every step to ensure that he and his team are the professionals who do it all and do it the best when it comes to tree and landscaping services. When hiring a tree and landscaping service, working with a certified arborist is the smart way to go. Improperly pruned trees are at risk for disease, which can lead to them having to be removed. Trees and a beautifully landscaped yard add value to your home and business. We are all so lucky to live in tropical Florida, where we can enjoy plants and lush trees year round. From tropical palms and citrus trees to the glorious southern

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Before live oak and towering pine trees, Certified Arborist Pete Spiridis of Allpro has the knowledge to keep your Florida landscape looking its best. Allpro was chosen as the Super Service Award Winner for Angie’s List customers in 2013. This award is highly prestigious and is only given to the top five percent of companies chosen by Angie’s List as earning the Super Service title. Ken H. of Tarpon Springs says, “Pete is very professional. We called several tree services and Allpro’s pricing was the best. Pete was also the most professional. He got all the permits needed for the work we needed done. Pete was on the job site the entire time, working right alongside his team. His equipment is adequate to

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get any job done, small or large. The team cleaned up all debris and left our yard looking great!” Another satisfied client, Armand says, “Allpro owner Pete and his crew removed one large oak using a crane, removed three smaller trees and included stump grinding as part of their services. One of the oaks was overhanging over the garage roof and was raised and trimmed by the crew to open up space. My backyard oak was also trimmed. Pete prepped the yard for new sod and installed new St. Augustine sod after removing piles of block, brick and small trees. The sod provided was the best I have seen after two re-sodding projects. All the work was completed in two days and cleaned up, including a freshly pres-

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sure washed driveway. Overall the work was excellent and professional. I will be using Allpro again!” The Allpro team can help you before and after big storms by helping you in finding dangerous limbs that may harm your home or even coming by after a storm to help you clean up. Pete is all about safety and works to protect you and your family from instances that could possibly be harmful. He takes precautionary measures and with Hurricane season right around the corner, it’s best to be preventative rather than reactive! Allpro is rated as a top professional tree and landscaping service throughout the Tampa Bay area. Christine says, “The crew shows up on time, working quickly and efficiently to finish a job. I

am very pleased with Allpro’s professionalism and service!” Whether you are in need of a specialized arborist’s opinion, landscaping design, clean-up services or tree/debris removal – Allpro’s pro attitude and services are the best you can get! Pete says, “When you have a tree to be trimmed, make sure the tree service you are hiring loves that tree as much as you do! Hire a certified arborist, not some doorknocker claiming to give you a deal. You will get the best with Allpro!” To contact Allpro Tree and Landscaping for an estimate, please call Pete at (813) 244-9234 or (727) 409-3315. Visit www.myallpro.com for photographs and check out reviews on Angie’s List!

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“Warren Ring” Continued from page 1 “My favorite part about what I do is working with the customer,” says Warren. “I do this professionally and I do it to a very high standard. My goal is ultimately to help my buyers find the best house to suit their needs and for my sellers to net the greatest value for their home. The end result to that is a happy customer, which is part of why I am not solely about the transaction but more about the relationship.” Born and raised in Ireland, Warren was brought up with a strong set of core values, which he holds very dear to his heart. These core values, coupled with his vivacious personality and innate ability to get along with others, have been major contributors to his continued success. “Buying or selling a home is one of the most important transactions in the lives of many people,” says Warren. “Because of that, it is important that you work with someone you trust and feel is a market expert with integrity. People trust me with their most-valuable asset. It's a responsibility I take very seriously. I know that their success is my success.”

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With a solid background in real estate, Warren’s passion for the market came about many decades ago, when he bought his first investment properties in Europe. From there, his love of real estate only grew and after taking his father’s advice – “If you ever get an opportunity to do something else in your life go for it, because you never know how long you are going to live” – Warren decided it was time for a change and moved to the United States in 2010 to set up home in the Tampa area. He had previously spent 18 years working with the US Military in Germany - UK Middle East and various other overseas operational locations and has since rekindled many relationships with previous clients who now reside in the Tampa area. “I came to America wanting to start from the bottom and learn everything about the U.S. real estate market; to master that trade and know every dynamic about it so I could confidently represent buyers and sellers respectively” says Warren. “I did a lot of research about the Tampa Bay area

Realtor Warren Ring and finally settled in Westchase. I partnered up with well-known Colts Youth Football coach and Realtor Archie Campbell and joined the Re/Max Action First Brokerage in Westchase. Westchase is a very dynamic, viable, young area with many entrepreneurial business owners who I want to do business with. It is very multicultural, and that is very attractive to me. I am a firm believer that the Tampa market is one of the best

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places to grow and to live.” Partnering together, Warren and Archie are experts in the 33626 zip code, as well as the Eagles neighborhood. By targeting a specific area, they have learned everything there is to know, allowing them to help each client with the highest level of knowledge and expertise. Warren says, “We are very familiar with the area so when someone comes with specific needs we

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what you’re looking for!” From single-family homes, to huge investment portfolios, no transaction is too big or too small for Realtor Warren Ring, and no matter what the price of the transaction is, Warren will always give you the same amount of quality attention. He says, “No matter who you are or what your price range, you deserve the same respect. You are the person who has brought me into your life to sell your home or find you a home and you deserve just as much attention. For each and every listing, no matter what the price, we hire a professional photographer, do local and international marketing, send out mailers to local houses in the neighborhoods, and host open houses.” Teaming up with investor Allistair Trent, Warren Ring’s Coastal Collection features beautiful Key-West style new construction homes in desirable South Tampa at a very affordable price! can help them find exactly what they are looking for.” “Warren was a great pleasure to work with and I was privileged enough to be paired with him to hunt for houses,” writes one happy client. “Warren was extremely knowledgeable

of all the surrounding area and helped me to narrow down my search window and quickly find a target and make a house my home. I highly recommend Warren Ring to ANYBODY looking or even thinking of buying or selling a house. Mr. Ring will find you

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Beautiful New Homes in South Tampa Looking for an affordable opportunity to move to South Tampa? Warren has something that might peak your interest. Partnering up with business investor Allistair Trent, of RealEquity Corporation, Warren also has some exciting real estate ventures of his own – beautiful new construction homes in desirable South Tampa! Featuring Key-West style spec homes,

their Coastal Collection brings an island-flair to the Tampa Bay area. With prices ranging from $300,000 – $450,000 the homes are flying off the market, so call Warren today before you miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! In the spirit of his homeland and Irish roots, Warren is hosting the March St Patrick’s day WABA event “Westchase Area Business Association” for local business owners at his Re/Max Action First office in Westchase Commons. He promises you will be entertained. For more information please contact Warren at (813) 220-2401. Warren says, “I’m all about fun! Life is too short; I enjoy real estate and have fun doing it! I am a very positive person, with a great outlook. When you use me as a Realtor, I will be your friend for life!” Be prepared to be enthused by this quite dynamic Local Realtor. He is the “Real Deal”. If you have any questions or would like to buy, sell or invest, please contact Warren at (813) 2202401 or email Warren@HomefinderTampa.com. For more information please visit his website at www.WarrenRing.RemaxAgent.com.

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“Insurance” Continued from page 1 price for your insurance needs. “Even if you already have insurance, it is a good idea to talk to us to see if we can help you save money,” says Sarah. “Many people don’t think about reviewing their homeowners or auto insurance and are therefore probably paying more then they need to.” “Because we are one of the largest independent insurance agents, we have access to many different insurance carriers. We can analyze the different quotes and coverage and help our clients get the best possible insurance at the best possible price. We want to give our clients great inGreat Florida Insurance Customer Service Representative Sarah Hanretty, and Agent Ryan Borruso work hard for thier clients to get them the best insurance for their lifestyle at the best possible price. surance with great service to go along with it,” says Ryan.

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Business and Commercial Insurance You’ve worked hard for your business, and Great Florida Insurance can help you make sure that everything you’ve worked so hard for is protected in case of an emergency. We have access to the hard to get markets for restaurants, bars, condo associations, contractors, properties, and other various businesses.

Health Insurance Great Florida Insurance can even help you find the best health insurance for you and your family. “We are very excited to be part of the Westchase community,” says Ryan. “We are looking forward to

helping the community and becoming a bigger part of it. I became an independent insurance agent because I wanted to be able to help customers find insurance that best fits their needs. Getting started is a very easy process. All it takes is one phone call or one visit to our office and we can begin helping you. If we can find you a better policy than the one you have now, we’ll let you know. If not, we will tell you that too.” Great Florida Insurance is located in the Westchase Town Center at 9640 West Linebaugh Avenue. They are open Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and are also available for appointments after hours. For more information or to get an insurance quote, call (813) 321-2367 or visit their web page www.Westchase.GreatFlorida.com.

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The Olive Tree is Your Local Source for Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Balsamics! By Alexis Selby As an Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil boutique The Olive Tree is your local source for the freshest and finest extra virgin olive oils and balsamics available in the world today. Vastly different from what you are accustomed to in the grocery store, Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil utilizes the highest quality standards and each single olive can be traced back to the tree it came from. Before visiting the Olive Tree and speaking with proprietor and olive oil connoisseur Donna Michael Woelfel, I had no idea that olive oil could go bad. Donna sat me down and took the time to educate me, talking about the significance in using fresh oil and the differences between extra virgin olive oil and other basic olive oils. “Most people don’t realize that olive oil has a shelf life, and like fruit juice, can go bad,” says Donna. “Part of

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(Above) The Olive Tree offers a wonderful array of Ultra Premium extra virgin olive oils, flavored balsamics, imported Italian pastas & much more. (R) After my visit to The Olive Tree, I made a fabulous dinner using their fresh oils and balsamics and the difference in taste was remarkable! I will never go back to using regular oils again! what we do here is educating; because that’s really important.” “What makes us really unique is that we not only get oils from coun-

tries in the Northern hemisphere, such as Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece and other Mediterranean countries, but we also get oils form the South-

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ern Hemisphere, from countries such as Australian, Chile, Peru, Argentina and South Africa,” adds Donna. “In the northern hemispheres they harvest and crush the olives October through December, so we will get

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fresh oils from that part of the world early in the year. In the southern hemisphere they begin to harvest and crush April through June, so we will get oils from that region towards the middle end of the year.” By alternating between the two hemispheres, The Olive Tree has the ability to provide the freshest, most delicious olive oils all year round. As a Veronica Foods distributor, you know quality is a guarantee. Dealing directly with the farmers, they eliminate the middleman, and focus more on quality, versus quantity. “We pick early and harvest early and crush within 2-3 hours of being picked,” says Donna. Whether you love to cook, or love to eat (or both), I think we can all agree that everyone can appreciate a meal that is masterfully prepared. And, when you prepare that meal using a really good high quality extra virgin olive oil, the difference in taste truly is remarkable. Donna says, “I have converted a lot of people; once you start using fresh oils you never go back.” A stylish boutique, located in West Park Village, The Olive Tree offers a wonderful array of Ultra Pre-

mium extra virgin olive oils, including a variety of infused and fused flavored oils, as well as an excellent selection of flavored balsamics, imported Italian pastas, sea salts and seasonings, pepper jellies, crockery, dipping dishes, bread boards and so much more. “We try to offer items that perfectly accompany our olive oils and are always looking for new items that tie in perfectly with what we already offer,” says Donna. Just in, they now offer a fabulous beauty care line as well, including soaps, bath gels, sea salts, night and day creams, shampoo and conditioner, and so much more. Donna says, “All of our beauty products are 100% natural, made from the purest form of olive oils.” The Olive Tree is located in the West Park Village Shops at 10115 Montague St in Tampa. They recently expanded their hours during holiday season and are now open Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun. 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. For more information please call (813) 9204781 or visit www.TheOliveTreeStore.com.

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